Disney Animation Legend Glen Keane To Direct New Animated Film For Netflix OVER THE MOON
Disney animation legend Glen Keane, who has worked on films such as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast, is set to direct an animated movie for Netflix called Over The Moon.
The movie is being produced by Pearl Studios and it's described as "a musical adventure feature film about a girl who builds a rocket ship and blasts off to the moon in hopes of meeting a legendary Moon Goddess."
That sounds like it's going to be a wonderfully imaginative adventure. Keane had this to say in a statement:
“I am powerfully drawn to characters who believe the impossible is possible. ‘Over the Moon’ has just such a heroine as its centerpiece. The compelling script by Audrey Wells has tremendous heart and humor that called to me and I had to respond. I’m honored to bring this story to life alongside my producer Gennie Rim. We are both looking forward to creating a wonderful film and partnership with Melissa Cobb at Netflix and Peilin Chou at Pearl Studio.”
Keane was recently nominated for an Oscar for Kobe Bryant's animated short film Dear Basketball, which is based on a letter that Bryant wrote in the Players’ Tribune in 2015, in which he announced his retirement.
To watch some of Keane's previously released short film, click on the following links: Nephtali, Duet, and you can watch him in VR action here.
The film will be released in 2020 theatrically in China, and Netflix will release it to the rest of the world.
Source: Variety